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Technical building equipment at the “Istanbul Park Circuit” Formula 1 race track
The Formula 1 is appropriately viewed as the premier league
of motor sports. And the newly completed racing circuits in
Bahrain and China certainly leave nothing to be desired in the
way of superlatives. In 2005, it was Turkey’s turn to host its
first Formula 1 race. Seeking an experienced, reliable and wellnetworked partner to supply the entire technical equipment,
the developers made the decision to go with Siemens.
W H E N T H E F I R S T Formula 1 Grand Prix
he used oriental elements in designing the grand
was held in Turkey on August 21, 2005, another race
stands and buildings, something not seen very of-
against time had just finished: the completion of
ten in modern Turkish architecture.
the “Otodrom Istanbul.” This track is considered to
But the track itself also has a character all of its
be the fastest Formula 1 racing circuit ever built,
own: The racing course, which resembles Imola and
because the timeline for the completion of this out-
Interlagos with its clockwise direction of travel, has
of-the-ordinary project was extremely tight. Con-
a very special topography. It includes ups and
struction of the generously dimensioned race track
downs very similar to the top-notch circuits in Aus-
did not get under way until the fall of 2003. It was
tria and Spa in Belgium, but also high-acceleration
designed by the well-known Aachen-based race
sections with speeds reaching up to 320 kilometers
track architect Hermann Tilke, who was also re-
per hour. And with a track width of 12.5 to 21.5
sponsible for planning the Bahrain and China
meters, there are plenty of opportunities to pass
circuits. The track is located in the middle of a 220
the competition.
hectare terrain near Tuzla, Tepeören, approximately
80 kilometers east of Istanbul in the Asian part of
A unique technical feat
Turkey. Before the actual race track as well as the
paddock/pit building, the two-story control tower, a
Siemens Industrial Solutions & Services (I&S) did
terrace, a health center, and four helicopter landing
not receive the order for the complete technical
pads could be built, no fewer than 5.5 million cubic
equipment of the 5.4-kilometer race track until De-
meters of soil and rock
cember 2004. The project
had to be blasted away,
was scheduled to be com-
scraped up and deposited
pleted by June 30, 2005.
elsewhere.
Small
wonder
that
Baran Asena, general
Oriental architectural
elements
manager of Motor Sports
and Organization (MSO),
praised the persons in
charge: “We selected
The German architect, a
Istanbul Park Turkey
star of sorts in the racing
world, always tries to give
his projects a typical local
appearance, despite the
integration of modern
technology. As a result,
Impressive: the main grandstand with the
two-story control tower at the new Formula 1
race track in Istanbul
Siemens as a partner for
the Istanbul Park because
the company has already
demonstrated its capabilities with international
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Up to 600 journalists are able to
work in the media
center of Istanbul’s
Otodrom
w possesses technically outstanding product solu-
power to the seven Geafol transformers (5 x 1.600
tions.” The order with a volume of around ten mil-
kilovolt amperes, 2 x 630 kilovolt amperes). Down-
lion euros included the planning, installation and
stream of these, 200 Sivacon 8PT and 8 PU switch
commissioning of a turnkey solution for the power
cabinets were installed at the low-voltage level.
supply, lighting, data and telecommunications as
well as racing electronics.
Approximately 105 kilometers of copper cables
and 85 kilometers of fiber-optic cables were laid for
the power supply and data connections. Over 5,000
Power and safety
light fixtures on the grounds and in the buildings
ensure good illumination.
The “Istanbul Park Circuit” can accommodate approximately 155,000 spectators on the main grand-
State-of-the-art monitoring
stand, natural ground stands and temporary stands.
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To make certain that the safety and security of the
The stadium-wide private telephone system is de-
visitors is safeguarded at all times, it is essential
signed for 1,700 subscribers and, technically speak-
that the installed equipment function reliably.
ing, the SMATV system (Satellite Master Antenna
In keeping with Totally Integrated Power (TIP),
Televion) is state-of-the-art. 32 remote-controlled
the centralized Siemens concept for integrated
video cameras allow for gapless monitoring of the
electrical power distribution, the power supply pro-
track and 600 loudspeakers ensure that spectators
vides a highly integrated system solution, thus en-
are fully informed over the PA system. A digital re-
suring maximum reliability. On the Turkish Formu-
cording system, integrated race control and timing
la 1 circuit, 15 bays of 8BT2 and seven bays of 8BT3
solutions as well as display panels and other signal-
medium-voltage switchgear with 30,000 volts each
ing systems round off the technical spectrum at the
ensure optimum power distribution. They feed the
“Otodrom.”
With the punctual completion of the “Otodrom
Istanbul” turnkey project, Siemens Industrial
Solutions and Services (I&S) once again convincingly demonstrated that it is one of the premier
systems and solutions integrators capable of handling demanding infrastructure projects.
As a globally active service provider, some 30,000
employees make a special effort to address the
needs of customers, assuming responsibility for
the planning, implementation and operation over
the entire life cycle of the project. Dr. Zafer Incecik,
CEO of Siemens Turkey, had this to say about the
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successful project: “We are happy to have made an
important contribution to Formula 1 racing in
Turkey.”
The control tower of the new Formula 1 track
in Istambul
Nothing but winners
This year, the “clash of the titans,” the second
Formula 1 motor race at the Istanbul circuit,
The first Turkish
Grand Prix got under
way in 2005 –
Kimi Räikkönen was
the first to take the
chequered flag
is scheduled for August 27, 2006. After Kimi
Räikkönen made it onto the victor’s podium last
year, 69 million Turks are eager to see who will win
the next Turkish Grand Prix. One thing is already
certain: Turkey is not only breaking new ground in
motor sports, but is also thinking along similar
modern lines with respect to the building equip-
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ment. “Tebrik ederim – Congratulations!”
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Siemens technology at a glance
< Power supply and distribution:
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7 Geafol transformers (5 x 1.600 kVA, 2 x 630 kVA)
15 8BT2 bays of medium-voltage switchgear and 7 8BT3
bays of medium-voltage switchgear for 30,000 V each
Connection power: 7.6 MVA
Low-voltage main distribution board with 200 Sivacon 8PT,
8PU and 8PU compensation type switching cabinets
< Data and telecommunications:
Stadium-wide private telephone sytems for 1,700 subscribers
w SMATV system (Satellite Master Antenna Television) with
32 remote-controlled video cameras for track monitoring
w 600 loudspeakers
w Digital recording system
< Racing electronics:
w Integrated race control and timing solutions,
display panels and other signaling systems
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